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Building on the success of this year's winner at a sister club in Ohio who has lost nearly 180 pounds, Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Burr Ridge is searching for a few good men and women who want to be a loser in 2015 and beyond. Along the same lines as the immensely popular "Biggest Loser" reality television series that debuted 10 years ago, being a "loser" in this case actually means being a winner. From among a pool of people who have until December 15th to submit their applications, the club will choose one individual who will receive a club membership, personal training, nutrition and goal-setting classes and fitness gear, among other prizes. In all,...

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Building on the success of this year's winner at a sister club in Ohio who has lost nearly 180 pounds, Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Burr Ridge is searching for a few good men and women who want to be a loser in 2015 and beyond.
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